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Dublinia

Christchurch Place, County Dublin, County Dublin

Description

Dublinia can be described as a living history museum depicting life in Dublin during the Viking and Medieval times. It is housed in the Synod Hall which is connected to Christ Church by a stone bridge. There are historical re-enactments by actors and diorama-style scenes of street & house life.

Access & Transport

The museum is located at Christ Church, the crossroads of St. Michael’s Hill, Patrick Street, and High Street, in the centre of Dublin. Several buses stop nearby and the closest tram stop is Four Courts (red line), 500m to the north across the river. The nearest car park is Q-Park Christ Church on Werburgh Street, behind Jury’s Hotel

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with a visit of Christ Church Cathedral.

Meta review

Online reviews are consistent even though they capture diverging ratings depending on the context of the visit. Indeed, the main comment is that the exhibits and hands-on aspects are every engaging for children but the content does get boring for adults quite quickly, including for history buffs sometimes. Overall, most people do find it somewhere between mildly interesting, entertaining, and educational.

Environmental & Social

Some electricity consumption and housed in a repurposed building. Some educational value.

Conclusion

A museum with a difference that brings to life Medieval Dublin. Best for families but not great value considering the startling pricing.

Key positive

Educational family activity

Key negative

May not be very interesting for adults

Expensive

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and wheelchair accessible.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed 24-26 Dec. Last admission 1h before closing.

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Oct, 01

Season 2

MONDAY10:00 - 17:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 17:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 17:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 17:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 17:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
60 - 99
€12.5
Adult
18 - 59
€14
Teen & Young
13 - 17
€12.5
Child
3 - 12
€7.5
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price at the box office is €1 more. Price for students is €12.50
Family price

Max total number:4

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:3

Max.child age:12

Price for family€36

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